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Dee Pridgen

828newsNOW News Editor Dee Pridgen thrives on making sense out of the chaos of a newsroom. She is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and has more than 35 years’ experience as a reporter and editor.

Local
1 year ago
Crews clear way for partial reopening of Julian Price Campground

The area is off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock

Local
1 year ago
Temporary skating rink planned for Asheville parking lot

The Carrier Park rink sustained significant damage during Helene

Local
1 year ago
Horizon 30 ordered to cease mining at Mitchell County quarry

The injunction follows an NCDEQ complaint saying the company repeatedly ignored mining laws at the Carter Quarry along the Nolichucky River

Outdoors
1 year ago
Linville Gorge closures planned as Helene repairs begin

The work will focus on removing debris, repairing roads and facilities and removing hazard trees

Local
1 year ago
Backpack giveaway aims to equip Asheville area kids for school

John McClung Roofing and its community partners aims to provide 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Western North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
Lessons from Helene: Emergency kit essentials

Being ready with the right supplies can save lives and ease recovery when the next storm hits

Local
1 year ago
Winningest football coach in Mars Hill history stepping down

Tim Clifton to retire at the end of the 2025 season after 32 years with the Lions

Local
1 year ago
Heavy rain, storms expected across Asheville area

Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible, especially along and west of the Interstate 26 corridor

Temporary cofferdams made of rock and water bladders will extend from the riverbank into the center of the French Broad River during a multi-year project to replace the Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station.
Local
1 year ago
Construction begins on $75M pump station upgrade in Asheville

Replacing the Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station will impact French Broad River access in that area

Local
1 year ago
Umbrellas needed: Rain chances stay high across Asheville area

The wet weather pattern will continue through the week, with typical summertime afternoon storms possible each day